The $35 Dollar Spinning Rod that stays on my deck

Rod review on the Berkley Lightning Rod-A real bargin for a great price. Full rod break down with action footage.

[unappropriate]

I tail hooked a 26 lb Buffalo with a Berkeley Flicker Shad on 10 lb braid with a Lightning Rod and never felt out gunned. My go to Ned rod is a $30+ Berkeley AMP from Walmart.

[williambobo]

I've greatly enjoyed my lightning and cherrywood with pike fishing, I'll still stick with the pricey rods for finesse trout though. These rods are a steal and I recommend them all the time.

[ronaldmcdonald]

Beginner fishermen should definitely consider the Berkeley Lightening over the Ugly Stick
1. A lot Lighter
2. Guide inserts are much better
a) My Ugly Stick guides are scored from a couple of seasons of monofilament use
3. I really like the moderate action as Steve points out
4. I suspect they are close to or just as durable as the Ugly Stick
5. Price point is very competitive.
6. I do like the cork/rubber handle as Steve points out.
7. Actually, I've bought 4 of them, I forgot about the trout rod I bought.

[johnbowe]

The diamonds in the ruff and a nother good rod is the lews hank parker series rod

[ronaldmcdonald]

I like the Berkeley Lightnings very much and own 3 of that exact same rod.
(2 of them are on the bottom of the Delta near Sugar Barge due to a kayak
capsizing). But bought the third one as a replacement.

[daveversion.]

I have 3 of these rods. Can’t beat the value.

[rowdybroomstick]

Bought a 5'9 lite action for a back up crappie rod today for 35 dollar's and based on the parabolic bend and overall feel appearance of quality made, I'm hoping it lasts along time.
Of course I'm aware it's only a 24 ton modulus graphite so I'm not expecting a great deal of sensitivity but I'll probably be using a bobber or just casting for cruiser's near the bank so if they hit what I'm chunking that won't matter too much.

[cesarromero-cordova]

Hello Steve. I'm new to the delta and actually new to fishing overall your videos have been very helpful so KUDOS my friend! One question tho, Any spots in the Delta that are kayak friendly as in not much boat traffic if thats possible hehe. Thanks Steve!

[LetsCrappieFish]

$49.99. You can just pay $39.99 for the Sore Lip Em Rods off Crappie Magnet site. Better rod. I fish for Crappie with 4 lb line.